Ted Ma

Ted Ma is an award-winning keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author dedicated to helping organizations develop their next generation of leaders through the power of everyday mentorship. He speaks on building mentorship cultures, improving employee engagement, and reducing turnover by investing intentionally in people. Ted’s frameworks have empowered hundreds of audiences across the country to develop leadership skills, motivate teams, and create collaborative environments where emerging leaders thrive.

16 Years of Leading from the Trenches
Unlike many leadership experts, Ted brings 16 years of hands-on leadership experience from inside organizations, giving his presentations a practical credibility that theory-only speakers lack. He has navigated the real challenges of developing talent, managing teams through change, and building cultures where people stay and grow. That frontline experience is the foundation of everything he teaches.

The Everyday Mentor Framework
Ted’s approach centers on the belief that leadership is not reserved for titles and corner offices but happens in the daily interactions between people who choose to invest in those around them. His Everyday Mentor framework helps organizations build systems where mentorship becomes part of the culture rather than a formal program. His keynotes deliver actionable strategies for mentorship-centered leadership, employee engagement, and building the kind of people-first cultures that retain top talent and develop the next generation of leaders.

Be the One: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others

We all have someone who made a significant impact on our careers; the mentor who challenged the way we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. As a result, they become “the one” for us. Our ability to be the one for others doesn’t happen by chance; it is a result of a specific mindset and set of behaviors. Based on a national research study of over 1,000 professionals conducted during the Great Resignation, this interactive program reveals a practical process to unlock the potential in others. Participants will be challenged to rethink their role as leaders, change how they interact with their team members, and learn how to create a culture that people never want to leave.

In this session, you will:

• Identify the 5 traits of great mentors and assess how you measure up
• Learn the key differences that separate leaders from mentors
• Discover the 3-step process to empower your team members to perform at their best
• Explore the barriers to mentorship and how to overcome them

Leadership Loyalty: How to Be the Leader People Never Want to Leave

What do you remember about the leaders that earned your loyalty? Chances are, you remember the way they made you feel. These leaders learned how to leverage the power of their example, created a culture of appreciation, and developed new leaders on their teams. Their communication approach changed from telling their employees what to do to coaching them. In this interactive program, we uncover the strategies for you to become the leader that people want to follow and never want to leave.

In this session, you will learn:

• The 4-step process for developing new leaders
• The critical skill that most leaders overlook and how you can apply it to increase engagement and retention
• Why employees quit their job and how you can get them to stay
• How to resolve problems in a way that promotes trust

Mindset Shift: How to Close the Gap between Potential and Performance

What separates top performers from everyone else is their mindset. Most people are so busy figuring out how to get by that they miss out on opportunities to get ahead. While we all have potential, converting that into performance requires shifting your mindset. In this program, we explore the strategies to unlock your potential, perform at a higher level, and add more value in the process.

In this session, you will learn:

• The 3 elements that create peak performance
• How to move from your comfort zone to your growth zone
• How to turn failure into your ally
• How to get the feedback you need to grow

The EQ Factor: How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Succeed in Business and Life

As a leader, you know the importance of understanding your emotions, managing them, and expressing yourself effectively. The best leaders know how to relate to the emotions of others and use emotional intelligence to enhance their relationships. In this interactive program, you will learn how to be smarter with your feelings and how to use EQ as the foundation for your success.

After this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the elements of emotional intelligence
• Interpret your EQ-i 2.0 assessment results
• Discover your EQ strengths and areas of opportunity
• Determine the repeatable skills you can implement to increase your EQ